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10 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School" under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport). The procurement, done through an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract commencement date set for 24th August 2026 and completion on 7th July 2027. The contract involves providing an 8-passenger taxi from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, and North Kilworth to Lutterworth High School, with the service valued at £22,000. The award decision was made on 10th July 2026, shortly after the tender period closed on 8th July 2026.

This opportunity is fertile ground for businesses looking to expand within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of accommodating consistent school transport needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such engagements, fostering deeper market involvement and growth potential. The awarded supplier, VG Taxis, demonstrates the feasibility for established transport providers to enhance their portfolio by securing public contracts that align with their operational capabilities. This contract is a precedent for transport service providers seeking similar opportunities that aid in business diversification and community service integration.

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Notice Title

S179 Mainstream taxi to Lutterworth High School

Notice Description

Mainstream taxi - 8 passenger seater from Walton Holt, Husbands Bosworth, North Kilworth to Lutterworth High School as further specified in the documentation provided 1 year (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1adb267a-160f-4135-8a92-c92d931673a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf569ce-a0fb-4d0b-86cd-7589d848f9bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VG TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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